When a retail store opens or refreshes, the customer-facing fit-out gets all the attention. Behind the scenes, there’s a plumber making sure the staff amenities are sorted before the doors open. Retail kitchenette plumbing in Brisbane is a regular part of what RPG does – and the job looks a little different on every site. Here’s a look at three recent projects for well-known retailers across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
Three Retail Fit-outs, Three Kitchenette Installations
Different stores, different locations, different build timelines – but the same standard of work required across all three.
TK Maxx Maroochydore
TK Maxx Maroochydore recently reopened with a fresh new look, and RPG took care of the plumbing for the full store refresh. The scope included re-routing water and drainage services throughout the space, plus a brand-new bathroom and kitchenette area for staff. With the Christmas trading period on the horizon, there was no room for delays – and the team delivered.
LSKD - Store Number 26
LSKD opened their 26th store in Brisbane and RPG installed the staff kitchenette as part of the fit-out. The scope was straightforward – new water supply, waste connection, and sink installation – done on time so the store could open as planned.
Pandora at Grand Plaza
Pandora’s new store at Grand Plaza needed a kitchenette for staff before opening day. RPG completed the installation as part of the broader fit-out, with the store ready to trade on schedule.
What Goes Into a Retail Kitchenette Installation
A kitchenette might look like a small scope, but in a retail fit-out the plumbing has to be right before the fit-out can be finished. Services need to be in position early, and fixtures need to hold up under the daily demands of a commercial environment.
A retail kitchenette installation typically covers:
• Hot and cold water supply connections
• Sink and tapware installation
• Waste and drainage connection
• Appliance connection points such as dishwashers or fridges with water lines
• Compliance checks and documentation for handover
In some retail fit-outs, the kitchenette sits within a larger scope – bathrooms, re-routed drainage, or multiple wet areas across the same floor plate. Having one licensed contractor across all of it keeps the build cleaner and the sign-off straightforward.
Choosing a Licensed Plumber for Kitchenette Installation in Brisbane
All plumbing and drainage work in Queensland must be carried out by a licensed contractor. On commercial sites that also means compliance documentation at handover – so it’s worth confirming your plumber is across those requirements before work starts.
Retail fit-outs run to strict timelines, with multiple trades working through the same space. A plumber with commercial site experience knows how to sequence the work, stay out of other trades’ way, and hit the handover date – which matters a lot more than it might sound when a store opening is on the line.
For businesses across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast – whether it’s a new store in North Lakes, a fit-out in Strathpine, or a full refresh like the TK Maxx project in Maroochydore – RPG’s commercial plumbing team has the runs on the board.
If the fit-out also involves gas connections – appliances, commercial kitchen equipment, or anything else – RPG is also a licensed gas fitter, so the full scope can be handled under one contractor.
For projects that extend into a full bathroom renovation or kitchen renovation, RPG covers those too.
FAQs: Retail Kitchenette Plumbing
Yes. In Queensland, all plumbing and drainage work must be completed by a licensed contractor regardless of scope. On commercial sites, compliance certificates are required at handover, so confirm your plumber can provide those before you book.
As early as you can – ideally at the design or planning stage. Getting a plumber across the plans early means service locations are confirmed before walls go up, which avoids expensive changes later. Commercial plumbers with retail experience book out quickly, particularly heading into busy trading periods.
Gas work in Queensland requires a separate gas fitting licence. RPG holds both plumbing and gas licences, so if your fit-out includes gas appliances or connections, it can all sit under the one contractor.
Got a Retail Fit-Out Coming Up?
If you need a licensed plumber for a retail kitchenette installation in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, get in touch with the RPG team. Call us on 07 3888 8151, email info@rpgplumbing.com.au, or book a job online and we’ll be in touch to talk through what you need.
